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Hamburg Warehouse Complex

The world's oldest warehouse complex, built of red brick with
Gothic gables and turrets, is a century old and still in use for
storing exotic goods from around the world, like tea, cocoa, silk,
and oriental carpets. Known as the Speicherstadt in German, this
historic section of the Free Port between the Deichtorhallen and
Baumwall has been turned into a tourist attraction by the addition
of an open air theatre, spice museum, miniature exhibition and an
old Russian submarine open for exploration as well as a few other
little museums and some regular art exhibitions. Another popular
attraction in Speicherstadt is the 'Hamburg Dungeon', an
interactive museum showcasing the more unpleasant and gory aspects
of the city's history. Just wandering through the narrow
cobblestone streets and exploring the small waterways lined by old
warehouses is fun, and taking a boat out into the harbour is also a
treat. The Speicherstadt is illuminated at night by light shows
which create an enchanting spectacle, particularly viewed from a
boat on a harbour night tour. The harbour has played a huge role in
Hamburg's identity and history and exploring this area is
insightful.